German lager in the US via Japan? Perhaps brewed for the US and Japanese markets? A shipment of Pils refused by Japan? Not the best Pils but not terrible either. Found at a Shop and Save in Downers Grove, Illinois for $3.99 a four-pack. Purchased cold out of the cooler. They also had a weizen and Schwarzbier. A little bit of a rustic hop bitterness but not bad for four bucks.